El Paso-area sign-ups

Athletes: Looking for experienced upcoming fifth grade boys to compete in city competitive league and tournaments year-round. Deadline is Sunday. 525-6968 or leaguelineup.com/athletesbasketball.

College-level league: SI Sports is forming a mens and womens league for players 17-26 years old. Deadline for the 8-game season is Sept. 29. Fee is $125 plus $33 for officials. 346-8901 or sisportsleagueandtournaments.com.

Mini Mites: For 3-5 year olds and 6-7 year old players at Dream Arena. Fee for 3-5 is $30 and $40 for 6-7. There is a $10 ref fee per game. League starts Sept. 21. 771-6620.

Basketball Shots: Basketball Shots will have classes for boys and girls of all ages at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at EP Dream Arena, 6969 Industrial. $105 for three months. Classes are year-round. 603-0059.

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Next Level training: Private group training for boys and girls ages 12-18. Training includes player evaluation. Athletes will train on the court and in the weight room with a strength and conditioning coach. crossfireathleticsandfitness.org or 588-8516.

Cheerleading

Upper Valley Longhorns: Now enrolling cheerleaders 6 to 13 years old for the 2013 youth football program. Deadline is Sept. 31. 383-4004 or uvlonghorns.com.

Southwest Cheer Championship: Competition will be Dec. 15 at the El Paso County Coliseum. Fees are $60 per competitor and coach by Nov. 1; $70 by Nov. 22 and $80 by Dec. 6. Showcase teams are $200 due by Dec. 6. Individual, solo grand champion competitors is $70. martbrosprod@hotmail.com.

South West Texas Cheer: Recruiting two boys and 28 girls from ages 8 to 14 for the 2013-2014 season. Practice is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for tumbling and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays for regular practice at Infinity Gymnastics, 1401 Pendale. Registration fee is $60 and monthly fees are $90, not including gear fees, competition fees or traveling expenses. 487-7667 (487-5986 after 3:30 p.m.) or southwesttexascheer@gmail.com.

Ascarate Seniors: The Ascarate Seniors Golf Association invites men and women golfers 55 and over to join. Cost for the rest of the year is $20. This entitles members to play in two 18 hole tournaments each month, a 9 and 18 hole club championship tournament in November. Also, members can attend a social dinner in September and a club luncheon in November. Deadline is Sept. 30. 274-9947 or 549-4769.

Old-Timers Golf: Old-Timers Golf Group of El Paso-Las Cruces is looking for players 55 or older. The group plays on 14 area courses once a month. Dues are $25 a year and include golf gift (shirt, hat, jacket, towel) and annual group luncheon. 833-3849, 539-0589 or 575-521-3166.

Hikes

Geocaching 101: Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site will hold its Geocaching 101 Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at the park, 6900 Hueco Tanks Road. Limited number of GPS units available; reservations are required. Cost is $2 for 5- to 12-year-olds in addition to the $7 entrance fee for 13 and older. Another Geocaching 101 Workshop will be at the Franklin Mountains State Park, from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 28. Reservations required. 849-6684 to make reservations.

Trailblazers program: The city of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host two free Trailblazers Outdoor Recreation Program introducing the "Wise Kids Outdoors" concept Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 5 to Nov. 9 at Pavo Real Recreation Center, 9301 Alameda and the Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge. Camps for ages 8-17. Enrollment for each location is limited to the first 25 children. Registration is ongoing now at Pavo Real Recreation Center or at elpasotexas.gov/parks. 544-0753.

Ice skating

Classes: Learn to figure ice skate with the Sun City Blades Skate School from 11 a.m. to noon every Saturday at the Special Events Center behind the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Fee: $18 each class or $60 monthly. Military discount available. suncityblades.shutterfly.com or 740-4670.

Kickboxing: The El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is offering a coed kickboxing class from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge. Fee: $18 a month. The class, for people 15 and older, focuses on martial arts, boxing, conditioning and strengthening. Registration on line at elpasotexas.gov/parks or 587-1623.

A5K for Life: 5K run/walk and 1 mile family walk 8 a.m. Saturday at Ascarate Park. Fees are $20 for adults and $15 for military and students thru Sept. 12. Teams of 10 or more - $5 discount per team member. $25 after Sept. 14. raceadventuresunlimited.com.

St. Marks 5K: St. Mark Catholic Church Fajita 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, 6:15 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Catholic Church, 11700 Pebble Hills. Fees are $30 ($15 for children 12 and under) and $25 for teams of 10 or more through Sept. 13. After Sept. 13, $35 and $20 for children 12 and under. raceadventuresunlimited.com.

NAMI Walks: The National Alliance on Mental Illness will have its 3rd Annual 5K at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at Memorial Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. 534-5478 or namiwalks.org/elpaso.

Whole Enchilada Run: The Las Cruces Running Club and Mountain View Regional Medical Center's Whole Enchilada Fiesta 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run is Sept. 28. The 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. with a 15 minute time limit and the 5K Road Race will follow at 9:15 am with a 45 minute time limit. The races will be run on the parade route and the course will be cleared after each race. lascrucesrunningclub.com or enchiladafiesta.com.

Marathon training: KFM International Sports has training options including three months, six months, nine months or 12 months for men and women. Cost is $100 a month per person for groups or $120 individual. Deadline Sept. 30. 252-3180 or fkmunene@live.com.

Adults and Masters: Conditioning for men and women 19 years and older with KFM International Sports/Sun City Elites. Deadline is Nov. 15. 252-3180 or fkmunene@live.com.

Soccer

Atletico Espaňol: All girls soccer team youth group 9 and under. Deadline is Sunday. 241-8623 or 269-3411.

Mini soccer: EPPRD's Mini Sports Developmental Coed League for children 4-5 and 6-7. Registration runs through Sept. 21. League starts Sept. 28. Games played on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various recreation centers. Cost is $34 per child (scholarships available). Register at www.elpasotexas.gov/parks or any recreation center. 544-0753.

Just Play camps: New Mexico State head softball coach Kathy Rodolph is hosting the following camps: Fall Camp I for players in ninth to 12th grades, 9:30 a.m. to noon, skills and drills, and from 2 to 4 p.m. scrimmages on Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $125 for one day, $200 for both days; Fall Camp II, Nov. 16-17, at the same times and cost; Winter Team Camp for teams with players 10 to 18 years old, 10 a.m. to noon for 10- to 12-year-olds and 1 to 3 p.m. for high school aged players Jan. 11-12. Cost is $400 a team (10 to 15 girls) or $100 individual for one or $150 for two days. 575-646-3269 or nmstatesports.com.

Junior Open: Tennis West Sports and Racquet Club will have a junior tournament Oct. 3-6. Register at tennislink.usta.com and enter ID# 759403013. Cost is $18 singles and $15 doubles per player. Deadline is Sept. 29. 581-5471 or jviramontes@tennis-west.com.

Ross Walker Tennis Academy: 2013-2014 Junior Development program for players 5 to 18 years old at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Cost is $65 (non-members, $78) for one week; $110 (non-members, $132) for two weeks; $130 (non-members, $156) for three weeks and $150 (non-members, $180) for four weeks. 581-5471 or tennis-west.com.

Tiny tots: Tennis West Sports & Racquet Club has tennis lessons for children 5 and under. Classes are Wednesday at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $35 per month for members; $40 per month for non members. 581-5471.

Sun City Chess: Looking for children 6 to 12 years old for who would like to learn how to play chess and compete in tournaments. Coach is certified by United States Chess Federation. Space is limited. suncitychess.com, 261-8350 or rarzaga@att.net subject line "chess lessons."

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